Conference Information

Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas/Lion King (May)

May 28, 2010 - May 30, 2010

Geriatrics- Primary Care for the Elderly Patient

(CME Organized by Physicians without Commercial Support)

This program complies with MD and DO mandatory Geriatric CME required by many states.

At Mandalay Bay you can combine a premier resort experience with the best show in town The Lion King. Located on 11 acres, Mandalay Bay has designed a beach which provides the ultimate in aquatic relaxation. Voted Las Vegas’ BEST pool experience resort. Mandalay offers endless activities and entertainment for the whole family.

Conference Resort SD860-12
Accreditation
AAFP Physician Accreditation This activity was reviewed and accepted for up 10 Prescribed credits by the American Academy of Family Physicians. AAFP Prescribed credit is accepted by the American Medical Association as equivalent to the AMA PRA category 1 credit toward the AMA Physicians Recognition Award. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
American Academy of Physician Assistants AAPA accepts Category 1 CME approval from the AAFP.
American Nursing Accreditation AAFP prescribed credits are accepted by the nursing associations.
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American Academy of Nurse Practitioners AAFP Prescribed Credits are accepted by the AANP as 10 CEU's.
Tuition Fee
Type Price

Residents/Other Healthcare Professionals

475

Physician

575
Tuition Notes

Tuition Discount

$50 Receive a discount if you are a past MCE Conferences attendee or for two and more healthcare professionals attending together.

Conference Tuition Cancellation

Must be confirmed in writing via mail or email and 10% of paid tuition processing fee will be assessed. No refunds will be made if cancellation is made after April 28, 2010 however 50% of tuition fee may be applied to a future MCE conference.
Program Objectives

This program complies with MD and DO mandatory Geriatric CME required by many states "All general internists and family physicians who have a patient population of which more than 25% are 65 years of age or older shall complete at least 20 hours of all mandatory CME in geriatric medicine or the care of older patients". All other physicians are encouraged to take a course in geriatric medicine, including geriatric pharmacology, as part of their mandatory CME.

Following this course, the participant should be able to identify causes of the disorders described; implement a differential diagnosis and laboratory assessment plans; outline the therapeutic intervention, possible complications and preventive measures. This activity is expected to result in increased confidence in making an appropriate diagnosis and providing effective treatment and referral or follow-up care with the overall goal of improving patient outcomes.

*Challenges in screening for Prostate Cancer - Objective: 1) Understand the value of prostate cancer screening with PSA and DRE in older men. 2) Explain clearly to patients the side effects of prostate cancer screening and treatment. 3) Educate patients about the risks of prostate cancer compared to other health risks.

*Evaluation and treatment of urinary incontinence - Objective: 1) Understand common causes for acute urinary incontinence. 2) Understand common causes for persistent urinary incontinence. 3) Understand the various treatments for urinary incontinence.

*Evaluation and treatment of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and peripheral vascular disease (PVD)- Objective: 1) Understand the risks for and presentation of DVT. 2) Understand the indications for and types of anticoagulants. 3) Understand the risks of PVD and how to assess for its presence.

*Evaluation and treatment for heart failure - Objective: 1) Understand the prevalence and risks of heart failure. 2) Understand the evaluation of heart failure. 3) Understand the various treatments for heart failure.

*Dementia and delirium, and distinguishing the difference in older adults - Objective: 1) Understand the common causes of memory loss in older adults. 2) Understand the various presentations for the common causes of dementia. 3) Understand the presentation of delirium, and how to distinguish it from dementia.

*Drug Therapy in the Elderly - At the end of the presentation, the participant will be able to: 1) List reasons why older patients are at greater risk for drug reactions. 2) Discuss the body system most important relative to drug elimination in the elderly and list several drug categories affected by this system. 3) Discuss the body system most important for drug metabolism in the elderly and list several drug categories affected by this system. 4) List categories of drugs that have principally anti cholinergic activity and should be avoided in the elderly. 5) List 7 inappropriate drugs in the elderly according to the Beers category.

*Pressure Ulcers - At the end of the presentation, the participant will be able to: 1) List 4 major risk factors for pressure ulcers. 2) Distinguish between pressure, stasis and ischemic ulcers relative to location and other characteristics. 3) List the key principles of prevention of pressure ulcers. 4) Discuss the role of proper hydration and Nutrition relative to pressure ulcer development and healing. 5) Discuss indications for urinary catheters, Wound Vac, turning beds and Flap procedures in patients with pressure ulcers.

*Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment and Screening - At the end of the presentation, the participant will be able to: 1) Discuss atypical presentation of disease in the elderly and list two examples. 2) List the members of the Interdisciplinary Geriatric Team in the typical evaluation of the frail elderly patient. 3) Discuss key normal changes of aging associated with the aging liver and kidney. 4) List an example of an abnormal cardiac finding and neurological finding that may be normal in the elderly. 5) Discuss the essentials of appropriate health maintenance in the frail elderly. *Evaluation Fall Risk in the Elderly - At the end of the presentation, the participant will be able to: 1) Define a Fall in an older person. 2) State the philosophy of Fall Risk Prevention in the Elderly. 3) List major medical causes of Falls in the Elderly. 4) List major environmental contributors to Falls in the Elderly. 5) List key Fall Risk interventions in the LTC setting to prevent injury from Falls.

*Evaluation and Management of Osteoporosis - At the end of the presentation, the participant will be able to: 1) Discuss major risk factors for primary Osteoporosis. 2) Differentiate between bone quality and bone mass. 3) Discuss the medical work up for Osteoporosis. 4) List the non-pharmacological management of Osteoporosis. 5) List major categories of pharmacological therapy for Osteoporosis.

Itinerary
Date Location Description Time Image
May 28, 2010 Mandalay Bay Conference Center 
Conference 3:00-6:15 PM
May 29, 2010 Mandalay Bay Conference Center 
Conference 7:00-11:15 AM
May 30, 2010 Mandalay Bay Conference Center 
Conference 7:00-10:15 AM

Memorial Day Weekend at the Mandalay Bay Resort, Las Vegas

At Mandalay Bay, you can do as much or as little as you like. The resort offers the finest amenities and attractions you’ll find in Las Vegas. If you prefer lounging with a cocktail at the beach, a day at the spa, an afternoon of shopping or golf, or the excitement of coming face-to-face with some of the earth’s most fascinating creatures in North America’s only predator-based aquarium and exhibit at Shark Reef Aquarium, you’ll find it here. There is never a shortage of things to do at the Mandaly Bay Resort.

RESORT ACTIVITIES - This world-famous playground offers a wave pool, lazy river, three swimming pools, jogging track and 2,700 tons of real sand. At the Shark Reef Aquarium you will come face-to-face with some of the earth’s most fascinating creatures. There are over 2,000 animals in 1.6 million gallons of seawater.

THE SPA - Unlike any of the spas you'll find in Las Vegas, the bathhouse features uniquely European styling with slate walls, marble floors and breathtaking water features throughout.

THE LION KING SHOW - “AWE-INSPIRING! A GORGEOUS GASP-INDUCING SPECTACLE!” - Time Magazine Experience the phenomenon. Visually stunning, technically astounding and with a musical score like none other you’ve ever heard. Giraffes strut, birds swoop, gazelles leap. The entire savannah comes to life and as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly emerges from the mist. See the Tony® Award-winning Broadway sensation that Newsweek calls “a landmark event in entertainment.” The New York Times says, “There is simply nothing else like it.”

Pricing
Description # of People Price
Standard Deluxe - 550 DR - Conference room rate before May 28th and after May 31st is at $99 per room per night. For May 28th and 30th, conference room rate is at $179 per room per night. Saturday May 29th conference room rates are sold out and the regular room rate applies at $359 per room per night.

Extended living area w/seating for 4 Guest Capacity - up to 4. Room Capacity - 4, 1 King or 2 Queen Size Beds. Views - Strip, Beach/Pool, Mountain. Floor to ceiling windows, his and hers lighted closets, pillow-top mattress, 42” High Definition Plasma TV, i-pod compatible alarm clock radio, desk area with wireless and hi-speed internet access, mini-bar, in-room safe, and cordless phone with dual phone lines. Imported stone floors and surfaces in bathroom. 15” LCD TV. Separate glass enclosed shower and bathtub. Twin vanities with make-up mirror and hair dryer. 1 Bath(s). Total 550 sq ft.

Please contact our office

1-888-533-9031
Other Lodging Options - near by with easy access to the Mandalay Bay resort are the Luxor, Excalibur and Tropicana (new refurbished tower only) Resorts. Please visit www.expedia.com to receive the best available rates.

Lodging Deposit - 1 Night Deposit (Plus State tax of 12.5%) is required by the resort to secure your reservation. The balance of lodging payment as well as any incidental charges is due to the hotel upon check out. Resort accepts all major credit cards.

Lodging Cancellation - Per our lodging agreement these are the lodging cancellation terms and conditions:

Cancellation 60 days or more before arrival - you will receive full deposit

Cancellation 59-31 days before arrival - a one night deposit is forfeited

Cancellation 30 days or less before arrival - no lodging refunds can be made. No-shows and early departures are considered a cancellation

All cancellations must be made via e-mail to info@mceconferences.com by the dates stated above.

Lion King Discounted Tickets - The Mandalay Bay Resort is offering MCE conferences attendees a 15% discount on tickets purchased for the Lion King performances May 29-30, 2010. Please copy and paste the Ticketmaster link below to your browser

http://www.ticketmaster.com/promo/0fhebs

The passcode is CONV10.

Please Note: Ticketmaster will charge a processing fee per ticket purchased online.

Car Rental Las Vegas Airport -

Enterprise Meeting Discount- Please copy and paste to your browser http://www.enterprise.com/car_rental/deeplinkmap.do?bid=002&cust=NA32N54 OR Visit the Web Site www.enterprise.com and enter where it says Optional the promotion code NA32N54 and enter pin name MCE

Avis Meeting Discount- The Avis Worldwide Discount (AWD) Number is G028287. Please use this AWD number when calling Avis directly at 1-800-331-1600 to receive the best car rental rates available. The discount is effective 7 days before and 7 days after the conference. Here is a direct link to Avis.com that you can copy and paste to your browser. It will auto fill the discount number. https://www.avis.com/AvisWeb/reservation/ReservationsInitializer?&AWD_NUMBER=G028287

Complimentary Parking - self or valet parking for all guests staying or visitng the resort. Gratuity for valet parking attendant is appreciated.

Conference Airline Discount Las Vegas, Nevada (LAS) - Conference Airline Discount - MCE Conferences has arranged group discounts with airlines for this conference. Reservations can be made either through your own travel agency or through the airline Convention Desk at the numbers listed here. To receive the group discounts please make sure that you and your travel agent refer to the group code number given to you below when making your airline reservation.

American Airlines percentage discount can be booked on-line at www.aa.com for AA flights only. Use the authorization number 2950AB as the aa.com promotion code. For assistance with reservations and ticket purchase contact American Airlines Meeting Services Desk at 1-800-433-1790.

Continental Airlines at www.continental.com. Click on Products and Services Travel for Groups and Meetings and click on MeetingWorks. Choose your flight times and access your meeting discounts by inserting ZG0EB7SJ5D in the Offer Code box or call Continental MeetingWorks Reservations at 800-468-7022

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Geriatrics- Primary Care for the Elderly Patient

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